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Philipp Schwartz Initiative

Offered by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

The Philipp Schwartz Initiative by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables German universities and research institutions to host researchers at risk. It supports postdoctoral researchers and advanced scholars who face concrete threats in their home countries. Fellows are offered fixed-amount fellowships or contractual employment at German host institutions for 24 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

Key Details

Award Amount Fixed-amount fellowship or employment contract; 24 months (extendable by 12 months)

Duration 24

Eligible Applicant Country Worldwide

Host Country Germany

Mobility Rule No

Career Levels

PostdocSenior Faculty

Funding Purpose

Fellowship, scholarship or training

Subjects / Fields

All subjects

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion Supports researchers at risk; open to researchers facing concrete threats

About the Funder

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Germany Website ↗

Record Information

Last Verified 8 April 2026 by asntech

Added April 2026

Last Updated April 2026

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